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Commissioner Ron Sparks of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries is speaking today, May 27, at the monthly Blount County/Oneonta Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Twin Oaks. The commissioner, who is sponsored by Hometown Bank, will speak at 7:30 a.m. Sparks is completing his second term as commissioner and has announced that he will seek the Democratic Party nomination for governor of Alabama in 2010. More ... It is absolutely amazing how the pollsters for Congressman Artur Davis have been able to bamboozle both the state media and the Washington press with polling numbers in the governor's race that seem to me more optimistic than realistic. On May 18, the Montgomery polling and political research firm of Anzalone/Liszt released numbers purporting to show that Davis leads Agriculture Commissioner Ron Sparks, another announced candidate in the Democratic Primary, by 30 points and Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb, who is considering the race, by 29 points. More ... Bridge built by countians Blount Countians have several reasons to be proud of Blalock Bridge, which is expected to be completed this year, according to Probate Judge Frank Green, County Commission chairman. More ... The first step on the path to becoming physically fit is to seek information on how to get started. The next step is to decide that you want to be physically fit. The decision to carry out a physical fitness program cannot be taken lightly. It requires a lifelong commitment of time and effort. Exercise must become one of those things you do without question, like taking a bath, going to work, or brushing your teeth. Unless you are convinced of the benefits of fitness and the risks to your body from being “unfit,” you will not succeed. More ... Patrons of The Chocolate Cottage, Robert Vaningan’s former restaurant in Oneonta, will be pleased to see another selection of his recipes this week. These recipes are from his book Cooking in the Deep-South with Chef Bob. Readers alert: We need recipes to publish! Why not share one of your special recipes! Fax to 625-3239, mail to P.O. Box 310, Oneonta, AL 35121, or call Jane Hill at 625-3231. Green Tomato Pie More ... This article is one of a series on the faces and forms of addiction. It is a collaboration among Alden Brindle, intensive outpatient director at Hope House; his wife Marie, Hope House counselor; and writer Nancy Jackson. Addiction shows the following characteristics: Tolerance, Withdrawal Symptoms, Denial/Deception and Loss of Willpower DEVELOPED ABILITY More ... |
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